About Waring

Since its founding in 1972 by Josée and Philip Waring as an alternative approach to schooling, Waring has set itself apart by its commitment to creating an environment where learning can thrive. We strive to maintain a culture that honors and supports the human desire to learn.

Admissions

"As I entered college I was amazed by how well Waring had prepared me. At first it wasn't obvious: I had no idea what it would be like to have 1600 classmates, or suddenly to receive grades! But as the classes started up, I realized that Waring had endowed me with the ability and courage to speak up, to be a leader in countless ways, and to be a positive presence in a community. Waring is not like college: in college, professors may not reach out to students to ensure success, as they do at Waring. But Waring teaches us how to take the initiative to reach out, whether to professors, classmates, or anyone in the community; that skill is invaluable."

Academics

Waring offers a full program of intellectual, aesthetic, and physical activities for its students. The program balances academic rigor with breadth and asks all students to work not only in Humanities, Math, Science, French, Art, and Writing, but also in Theater, Athletics, Music, Travel, and short-term intensives like Camping Trip and the Endterm program.

Athletics

“Waring sports teams maintain a competitive attitude against other teams while fostering a huge amount of support and love for each other. I feel confident in my abilities as an athlete post-Waring, but I also feel confident in my ability to be a good teammate. This relates back to the classroom, and any environment because Waring sports has helped me become a good peer."

Arts

At Waring we believe that finding your voice through small studio arts and crafts, musical study, and theatrical production, will help you find your voice in the world. We ensure that many forms of art are incorporated in students daily lives in order to foster a love of culture and the world around us. Whether practicing a violin concerto, printmaking in the studio, discovering the world through a camera lens, or acting in a classic or avant-garde production, the Waring Arts program has something for everyone. Here, you will often spot musicians rehearsing in their soccer uniforms or students jogging from Chemistry lab to Theater rehearsal.

Co-Curricular

Waring School’s educational program is based on the premise that, in order to learn, students must be challenged with worthy intellectual material, exciting creative projects and ample opportunities to display their talents and expand their ideas through meaningful interactions with peers and adults.

Support Waring

As an independent school, Waring does not receive grants or aid from federal, state or local governments. Tuition only covers a portion of the actual cost of each student’s education. Tax-deductible contributions to the Waring Fund make up the difference.

Parents' Group

MissionThe Waring School Parents' Group exists to support and enhance the overall student and parent environment. We are committed to fostering a strong sense of community through the cultivation of friendships, the promotion of school unity, and the sharing of cultural learning.

MembershipEvery parent or guardian of a Waring student is a member of the Parents' Group. At the beginning of the school year, each family automatically makes a $25.00 contribution. These dues help pay for a variety of Parents' Group activities throughout the year.

Parents' Group Coffees and TeasParents' Group hosts coffees and teas throughout the year. These events provide a time and place for parents to meet and discuss topics relevant to their children’s lives, and to learn more about the nuts and bolts of being a Waring parent. Look for the dates on the school's Main Calendar. Details and updates will also be posted on the website, published in Le Mois, and listed in the Waring Weekly email updates.

Parent Education Speaker Series

The Waring community periodically welcomes speakers to Waring. They will present on relevant topics determined by the Waring parents, faculty and administration.

Volunteering

If you are interested in becoming more involved with the Parents' Group or helping out at school, please contact Craig or Stephanie. Waring School relies on the generous efforts of many people and volunteering is just one way to help out! Whether it is once a week, once a month, or even just a couple of times a year, it is all hugely appreciated! To sign up to volunteer for an event, please click one of the links below and follow the instructions.

Admission LiaisonsSupport the Director of Admissions throughout the year by helping with Open Schools (October 21st and November 10th), Admission Coffees (Wednesday mornings at 9am) and other admissions related events projects.Sign up HERE

Campus Beautification VolunteersAssist the Facilities Department in beautifying the campus, including planting and maintaining garden beds around campus and helping with other specific projects. Seasonal work may be done collaboratively or independently. Sign up HERE

HospitalityProvide refreshments and/or flowers for events, such as Parent Group Coffees, Tea with Head of School and Curriculum Nights and/or assist with set-up/clean-up.Sign up HERE

Philanthropy SupportProvide support to a variety of projects within the Advancement Office on an "as needed" basis, such as mailings and Waring Fund events.Sign up HERE

Waring Wares LiaisonWork with the Advancement Office and fellow volunteers to help promote Waring Wares. Set up and sell Waring Wares to the school community at certain events during the year, such as Convocation, holiday concert, and Angers potluck, among others.Sign up HERE

Auction CommitteeJoin the Auction Committee and be a part of a dynamic, exciting team of folks who throw the biggest fundraising event for Waring. This year's auction will take place on April 28, 2018.Sign up HERE

Great Gathering SupportThis community-building social initiative began at Waring in 2014 and has grown stronger and more enjoyable every year. Great Gatherings events are hosted by members of the Waring community and are held throughout the school year. If you like parties and are fairly organized, helping to coordinate the Great Gatherings is the place for you!Sign up HERE

Waring Parents' Group Joins PIN

2/16/2016

The Waring Parents' Group is now a member of PIN (Parents' Independent School Network). PIN members consist of private schools all over New England. The network was formed so that parents of independent school students would be able to share ideas and promote worthy programs. PIN sponsors various workshops for parent association leaders as well as interesting speakers for all parents. Below is information regarding their next speaker.

Class Representatives and Events

Class Representatives serve as liaisons between the parents in their child's class and the school, help enhance the parent experience at Waring, and coordinate the event assigned to their child's grade level. The Class Representatives and events for each grade level are listed below:

NEW FAMILIESChristine Trowbridge

ADMISSIONSKarin Martin

CORE

John KnowlesGillian Cornfield

Grandfriend’s Day - October 20

GROUP 1

Kerrie CruckshankMary Boyd

Faculty Appreciation - June 21

GROUP 2

Leslie Lyman

Sarah Dinsmore

Angers Potlucks - November 7

GROUP 3

Tricia ThamRay Coutu

Commencement - May 25

GROUP 4

Marietta DeAngeloNicole Glass

Convocation - September 23

GROUP 5

Christina ComporatoJonathan Golding

Senior Commencement Activities

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The Waring School offers a highly demanding college-preparatory education, for grades 6-12, which stresses liberal arts in the setting of a supportive school community. The Waring atmosphere is one in which both teachers and students want to learn and believe that school is not an end in itself but is the beginning of a lifelong learning process.